Woolly Thyme, Creeping Thyme, Wild Thyme, Coconut Thyme, Thymus drucei, Thymus polytrichus subsp. britannicus 'Coconut', Thymus praecox subsp. arcticus, Thymus woolly
Primarily used as a ground cover, Thymus pseudolanuginosus (Woolly Thyme) is a creeping, mat-forming sub-shrub forming a dense cushion of small, dark green leaves usually covered with long hairs. The foliage may take pink tones in cold winters. Pale pink flowers are borne in early summer, however, Woolly Thyme is not as floriferous as the other species. Prized for its fuzziness, this wonderful plant adds great interest to the garden and is a terrific rock garden plant. Use it only where drainage is excellent. The leaves have little fragrance and are not used in cooking.
| Hardiness |
4 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 9 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, A2, A3 |
| Plant Type | Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Lamiaceae |
| Genus | Thymus |
| Common names | Creeping Thyme, Thyme, Wild Thyme, Woolly Thyme |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall Winter |
| Height |
2" - 3" (5cm - 8cm) |
| Spread |
10" - 1' (25cm - 30cm) |
| Spacing | 12" (30cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy, Evergreen |
| Native Plants | United Kingdom |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil |
| Attracts | Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Ground Covers |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden |
| Hardiness |
4 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 9 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, A2, A3 |
| Plant Type | Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Lamiaceae |
| Genus | Thymus |
| Common names | Creeping Thyme, Thyme, Wild Thyme, Woolly Thyme |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall Winter |
| Height |
2" - 3" (5cm - 8cm) |
| Spread |
10" - 1' (25cm - 30cm) |
| Spacing | 12" (30cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy, Evergreen |
| Native Plants | United Kingdom |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil |
| Attracts | Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Ground Covers |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden |
How many Thymus pseudolanuginosus (Woolly Thyme) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Thymus pseudolanuginosus (Woolly Thyme) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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